http://butlersports.com en-us en-us http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130509s9xufg Butler seniors Jordan Ridley and Matt Storey were among 703 college football players from all divisions of play named to the 2013 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society. The players represented 259 schools, the most in the seven-year history of the society. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130509s9xufg 2013-05-09T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130420x3ipa2 Quarterback Matt Lancaster rushed for one touchdown and passed for another to lead the Blue team to a 20-0 victory over the White team in Butler’s annual Spring Football Game on Saturday (April 20). The intersquad game at the Butler Bowl wrapped up Butler’s spring practice season. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130420x3ipa2 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130417exq84t Butler will close out five weeks of spring football practice with the annual Blue-White Spring Game on Saturday, April 20. The intersquad game will kickoff at 10:30 a.m., at the Butler Bowl, and admission is free. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130417exq84t 2013-04-17T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130327ti57j5 Butler will face a 12-game, regular season football schedule for the first time in school history when it takes the field in the fall of 2013. The Bulldogs, coming off a championship campaign, will play six home games, including the first-ever visit from an Ivy League opponent. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130327ti57j5 2013-03-27T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130320hx6fn3 Butler kicks off five weeks of spring football practice with its first workout at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. The Bulldogs will have 15 practice sessions, which will conclude on Saturday, April 20, the annual Spring Game. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130320hx6fn3 2013-03-20T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130224t1g3z9 Former Butler head football coach and athletic director Bill Sylvester received the Distinguished American Award from the National Football Foundation/College Hall of Fame Central Indiana Chapter on Saturday (Feb. 23). He was one of 20 individuals honored at the organization’s annual banquet at the Indianapolis Colts Complex. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130224t1g3z9 2013-02-24T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/Butler_places_61_on_2012_PFL_Academic_Honor_Roll The Butler football team placed 61 players on the Pioneer League’s 2012 Honor Roll. There were 468 athletes named total. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/Butler_places_61_on_2012_PFL_Academic_Honor_Roll 2013-02-22T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/genrel/022113aaa.html Former Butler head football coach and athletic director Bill Sylvester has been named recipient of the Distinguished American Award from the National Football Foundation/College Hall of Fame Central Indiana Chapter. He will receive his award at the organization’s annual banquet at the Indianapolis Colts Complex on Feb. 23. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/genrel/022113aaa.html 2013-02-21T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/gleaners-photos Photo gallery of Butler football's service at Gleaners Food Bank. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/gleaners-photos 2013-02-21T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130121j5zfk3 Senior Jordan Ridley, junior Trae Heeter and sophomore David Burke earned Butler football Most Valuable Player awards for the Bulldogs’ 2012 championship season. The three MVP’s were among a host of players honored at the team’s annual season-ending awards banquet on Sunday, Jan. 20. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130121j5zfk3 2013-01-21T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130114haoo9y Click here for information and printable brochures for Butler's upcoming summer 2013 football camps. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20130114haoo9y 2013-01-14T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201212128llegj Nine Butler players, including Academic All-American Jayme Szafranski, have been selected to the 2012 Academic All-Pioneer Football League Team, released by the league office on Wednesday (Dec. 12). The Bulldogs, who shared the PFL championship in 2012, had the second-highest total of honorees in the league. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201212128llegj 2012-12-12T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121211x9ouz3 Twelve players from Butler’s league champion football team, headed by three-time first team pick Jordan Ridley, have been selected to the 2012 All-Pioneer Football League Team, released by the league office on Tuesday (Dec. 11). The 20th All-PFL team was chosen by a vote of league coaches. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121211x9ouz3 2012-12-11T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121210scilkm Butler, already owning a share of the top team honor, swept three of the top five individual awards presented by the Pioneer Football League. Junior quarterback Matt Lancaster was named PFL Offensive Player of the Year, freshman defensive tackle Kyle Annis was tabbed Freshman Defensive Player of the Year and head coach Jeff Voris was named Coach of the Year by a vote of league coaches. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121210scilkm 2012-12-10T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201212060ojqcv Junior defensive back Jayme Szafranski, who helped lead Butler to a share of the 2012 Pioneer Football League championship, has been named to the second team of the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Football Team, chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). He’s the fifth Butler player all-time to receive the prestigious honor. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201212060ojqcv 2012-12-06T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/inside-bu-football-final Click here to watch the final episode of Inside Butler Football, a video produced by Butler students. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/inside-bu-football-final 2012-11-23T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/gallery-bowl-link Click here to see photos of Butler's facilities from above. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/gallery-bowl-link 2012-11-16T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121112qd5n8c Quarterback Mike Piatkowski passed for 366 yards and five touchdowns to lead host Drake to a 45-20 victory over Butler at Drake Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 10. The loss kept Butler from securing outright possession of the Pioneer Football League championship. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121112qd5n8c 2012-11-10T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121108ie7io2 Junior defensive back Jayme Szafranski, who has been a top defensive performer for Butler’s championship football squad this fall, has been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-District V football team, chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). His selection makes him a candidate for the 2012 Capital One Academic All-America Team. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121108ie7io2 2012-11-08T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121106qnnxty Butler, having already clinched a tie for the league title, can claim outright possession of the Pioneer Football League championship when it visits Drake on Saturday, Nov. 10. The showdown between the PFL’s top two teams is set for 2 p.m. (ET) at Drake Stadium. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121106qnnxty 2012-11-06T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121105i3knca Junior quarterback Matt Lancaster, who helped lead Butler to a victory over Jacksonville and a share of the 2012 Pioneer Football League title, has been named PFL Co-Offensive Player of the Week. He shared the league’s weekly honor with Valparaiso running back Jake Hutson. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121105i3knca 2012-11-05T05:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121103qrzeoi Junior quarterback Matt Lancaster stretched every inch of his body to reach the goal line in the closing seconds, and his effort gave Butler a 19-16 come-from-behind victory over Jacksonville and a share of the Pioneer Football League championship. The dramatic win at the Butler Bowl on Saturday (Nov. 3) boosted the Bulldogs to 8-2 on the year and 7-0 in the PFL. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121103qrzeoi 2012-11-03T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/Voris_interview Butler football coach Jeff Voris gave his thought on BU's showdown against Jacksonville. Courtesy of 1600 The Beach in Jacksonville, Fla. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/Voris_interview 2012-11-01T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201210303ep9bk Butler, bidding for its third Pioneer Football League title, begins a crucial two-game closing stretch when it hosts Jacksonville on Saturday, Nov. 3. The key PFL test will start at noon (ET) at the Butler Bowl. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201210303ep9bk 2012-10-30T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121027btue74 Junior Trae Heeter rushed for a career-high 231 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns to help lead visiting Butler to a 31-20 victory over Davidson at Richardson Stadium on Saturday (Oct. 27). The win lifted the Bulldogs to 6-0 in the Pioneer Football League and gave Butler sole possession of first place in the league standings. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121027btue74 2012-10-27T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/videos/20121026-xjkn3nfo Click here to watch the most recent Inside Butler Football, a video produced by Butler students. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/videos/20121026-xjkn3nfo 2012-10-25T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121023jsn3p2 Butler will have a shot a sole possession of first place in the Pioneer Football League when it visits Davidson on Saturday, Oct. 27. The game at Davidson’s Richardson Stadium will start at noon (ET). Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/20121023jsn3p2 2012-10-23T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201210215k27rd Junior Brandon Shannon, who turned in a career night in Butler’s come-from-behind victory over Morehead State, has been named Pioneer Football League Offensive Player of the Week. He’s the fourth Butler player to be honored by the PFL this fall. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201210215k27rd 2012-10-21T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201210201totme Quarterback Matt Lancaster tossed three touchdown passes in the final nine minutes of the game, and Butler rallied from a 35-17 deficit to capture a 39-35 Homecoming victory over Morehead State on Saturday (Oct. 20). The thrilling win at the Butler Bowl kept the Bulldogs unbeaten in the Pioneer Football League. Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201210201totme 2012-10-20T04:00:00Z http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201210162w9rgg Butler will look to maintain at least a share of first place in the Pioneer Football League when it celebrates its 2012 Homecoming game against Morehead State on Saturday, Oct. 20. The contest against the visiting Eagles will start at 6 p.m. (ET) in the Butler Bowl. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://butlersports.com/sports/m-footbl/2012-13/releases/201210162w9rgg 2012-10-16T04:00:00Z